7-Day Diabetic Meal Plan - Sutter Health

1 N7-Day Diabetic Meal PlanInformation Provided by:Wendy Gregor, MA, RD, CDE [Patient Education Department, Sutter Medical Foundation]SAMPLE MENUSBREAKFAST[30 grams carb]LUNCH[30 40 grams carb]DINNER[30 40 grams carb]1 cup oatmeal1 tbsp sliced almonds1 tbsp ground flaxseedTurkey sandwich on2 slices whole wheat breadRaw veggies Hummus dip3 oz grilled salmon cup baked potatoSpinach salad1 cup skim milkScrambled egg beaters onwhole wheat english muffin1 cup bean soupGreen saladChicken or steak stir-frywith plenty of vegetables 3 cup brown rice1 cup oatmeal1 tbsp sliced almonds1 tbsp ground flaxseed cup tuna fish salad on1 whole tomato6 oz light yogurt1 fruit3 oz grilled chicken breast1 cup baked acorn squash1 cup steamed broccoli1 cup skim milk cup whole grain cereal(or Glucerna cereal)1 cup skim milk1 cup vegetable soup turkey sandwich on1 whole wheat breadRaw veggiesSpaghetti dinner1 cup spaghetti squash cup spaghetti sauceTossed green salad1 cup oatmeal1 tbsp sliced almonds1 tbsp ground flaxseedLow-fat cottage cheese o1 whole tomato 4 Ak-Mak crackers1 fruit2 slices thin crust veg pizzaRomaine lettuce salad2 slices french toast made from whole wheat breadSugar-free maple syrupLarge green salad with grilled chicken breast 1 cup skim milk1 fruit3 oz pan-seared trout1 cup stir-fried vegetables 3 cup brown riceScrambled Egg Beaters omelet with vegetables2 slices whole wheat toastSliced tomatoesTurkey sandwich on2 slices whole wheat breadRaw veggiesHummus dipChicken and bean burrito withwhole wheat low-carb tortillaSalsa or pico de galloGreen salad SAMPLE SNACKSNO CARB[blood sugar >140]

2 Raw veggies and dipTomato with low-fat cottage cheese2-4 tbsp almondsTomato with tuna saladCelery sticks with peanut butterTomato with fresh low-fat mozarella cheese, balsamic and olive oilHard cooked egg15 GRAMS CARB[blood sugar 100-140]1 cup strawberries1 carton light yogurt with2 tbsp ground flax seed1 medium orange banana cup applesauce3 cups light popcorn cup light ice cream30 GRAMS CARB[blood sugar <100]2 cups mixed berries and melon1 carton light yogurt and1 cup strawberries1 orange and ounce pretzels1 whole banana cup applesauce and 3 squares graham cracker6 cups light popcorn1 cup light ice creamGENERALGUIDELINESRead Nutrition LabelsCarbohydratesWomen: 30-45 grams per mealMen: 45-60 grams per mealFiber 25-35 grams per dayFat1200 cal: 33 grams fat, 9 grams saturated fat1500 cal: 42 grams fat, 12 grams saturated fat1800 cal: 50 grams fat, 14 grams saturated fatSodium1,500 mg per day (500 mg per meal)Visit for more tips on nutrition and weight management.